Caracteristiques du Passage a L'acte de Criminels Violents Etats-Limites et Narcissiques

• NCJ Number: 193207
• Journal: Canadian Journal of Criminology Volume: 44 Issue: 1 Dated: January 2002 Pages: 51-75
• Author(s): Guillaume Bernard; Jean Proulx
• Date Published: 2002
• Length: 25 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: French; English
• Country: Canada
• Note: French with English abstract

Annotation

This study compared 16 borderline violent offenders with 18 narcissistic violent offenders with respect to their attitudes and the characteristics of their criminal actions.

Abstract

The analysis used rational choice theory to examine all phases of the participants’ violent behavior. Results revealed significant differences between the two groups. The borderline violent offenders were more likely than the narcissistic offenders to have negative emotions and to experience more problems of loneliness, lower self-esteem, financial problems, and drug problems. They also appeared to be more influenced by sexual drives or the need to connect or avoid loved ones. They also used violence more often during robberies. In contrast, the narcissistic offenders were more likely to do contract murders for criminal organizations. They sought power or status and tried to eliminate competitors during their crimes. Narcissistic offenders denied using violence, whereas borderline offenders explained violence as a loss of control. Finally, narcissistic offenders were more likely than borderline offenders to resist arrest. Tables, note, and 34 references